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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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